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BP3 > Simmons
Even if he gets back to Europe after one season.
Again. Selective memory. Do you remember how ty Simmons was at first? Brandon Paul got an 18 pts game on his 3rd or 4th NBA game. Give the dude some time.Hold on, there's more....
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BP3 > Simmons
Even if he gets back to Europe after one season.
Don't even have to say anything
Don't know about him personally, tbh. He's a tough compe or on both ends and I think he has some skills that will make a decent rotation/role player. Like Simmons, he doesn't play scared. He's just not as explosive - but believe he'll shoot better from range, if he finds his way into the rotation. Which, if it happens, may be a year away.
Like I've been saying for a couple of weeks, but no one seems to acknowledge, who says his shooting to start the season was nothing more than a hot streak? He may not be a great 3-point shooter at all and he's now regressed to the mean. It really sucks if that is the case. I had high hopes for him, and that is mostly because I didn't want Simmons to leave. I was hoping BP3 would be good enough to make us forget about J Simms.
The guy Spurs got to provide the Spark is not BP3 but Rudy Gay tbh. BP3 is a depth piece who maybe can give ou some defense in key situations. He’s shot well b4 (in the gleague, in summer league, in Europe) if that doesn’t translate to the NBA then he’s probably not ever going to be a rotation player). It’s too soon with too few minutes overall to determine whether he can contribute with better shooting. Last season with limited minutes Bryn Forbes was atrocious shooting. This season in limited minutes Davis couldn’t hit the ocean until he got rhythm but he’s streaked to a bad shooting game on ocassion like he did against the Celtics. Danny and Patty have streaked to bad shooting games as has Manu. It’s too soon and too small a sample to have the last word on BP3 and I am not even a fan of his. It’s just really not enough of a sample.
That said, I don’t see him as anything less than a depth player this season.
Pop is a great and maybe the best coach, but sometimes players, especially young players get spooked to make mistake and they forget why they got in the team the first place. Too afraid to get yanked out they’re too tense. There’s so much fluid in Paul’s game, he just got to take the guts to do his thing, not afraid to make mistakes. Just play solid D and sink those 3’s. Forbes got in the game because he’s just not catch and shoot. He showed a lot different ways of scoring and he’s earning the minutes. Loosen up, stay with your man and take those open shots
This guy is a great option to have when u want a defensive minded alternative to Bryn & Patty. His mins through no fault of his own have dwindled so hes under more pressure to perform. Not sure why he getting compared to simmons as they play different roles.
He also played well yesterday. Made some key plays on d.
Happens when our avg pick in the last 20 year is like 28.
Paul is far ahead of Simmons third of a way through his first season.
I think people underestimate the adjustment from the FIBA 3 point line to the NBA especially for guys who have been playing overseas for a couple of seasons. Unless you are used to taking threes from way behind the line (like Bertans) it's going to take time to get comfortable. So I wouldn't be too hasty to judge his shooting ability.
Why do re s keep saying this?
Simmons was better across the board, ESPECIALLY shooting efficiency wise. I mean it's not surprising to anyone who doesn't have autism. Simmons has always had a good FG% where as BumP3 has never shot above 40%.... and by the looks of things, this year won't be year he does.
People don't understand how blessed this scrub has been. Simmons got DNP'd 13 out of his first 18 games & 13 out of his last 22 games his rookie season.
Last edited by TheGreatYacht; 12-18-2017 at 12:44 PM.
I would much rather have Hanga then this guy
dont worry hanga will come over in 2025
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For single seasons; played in the NBA/BAA; in the regular season; in 2017-18; from 1st to 4th season; requiring Offensive Rating >= 100 and Assists >= 100; sorted by descending Win Shares
Nikola Jokic 41st pick
Joe Ingles undrafted
Spencer Dinwiddie 38th pick
Ben Simmons 1st pick
Devin Booker 13th pick
Jerian Grant 19th pick
Donovan Mitc 13th pick
T.J. McConnell undrafted
Elfrid Payton 10th pick
Tim Frazier undrafted
Mike James undrafted
The question is would you rather have Hanga or Rudy. Can't compare Hanga's mega contract from Barcelona to the partially guaranteed min deal Paul got.
Yeah, it's not like salaries matter or anything.
What does he do!!?? He throws it down!!! He doesn't make it, but he throws it down!
He injured Harden. That's something.
I'm sure Brandon Paul is a great guy, but he sucks. I'm sick and ing tired of dumb s comparing him to Simmons. WTF!
You mean like this...What does he do!!?? He throws it down!!! He doesn't make it, but he throws it down!
Er...yes! I actually haven't seen him play enough to say much. I was at the game and felt bad for him after his botched dunk. He later got a second chance and layed it in nicely. He does seem to have some athleticism.
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